We have two regular podcast series. Physics World Weekly looks at the latest events and headlines in physics, as well as featuring short interviews with scientists and our team of journalists. Physics World Stories takes a more in-depth look at a topic that we feel warrants further coverage.
Latest Physics World podcasts
Biomedical optics play crucial roles across medicine
Medical physicist, inventor and entrepreneur Brian Pogue is our podcast guest
Exploring the astrophysics behind Project Hail Mary
Author Andy Weir and astrophysicist Becky Smethurst unpack the physics in the new Hollywood space epic
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Ultrasound system solves the ‘unsticking problem’ in biomedical research
Impulsonics’ “surround sound” technology frees-up living cells
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Chernobyl at 40: physics, politics and the nuclear debate today
Jim Smith reflects on the 1986 disaster and how it still shapes public perception of nuclear power
Read article: Chernobyl at 40: physics, politics and the nuclear debate today
LHCb upgrade: CERN collaboration responds to UK funding cut
LHCb spokesperson-elect Tim Gershon is our podcast guest
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Quantum Systems Accelerator focuses on technologies for computing
Bert de Jong of Lawrence Berkeley National Lab is our podcast guest
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Asteroid deflection: why we need to get it right the first time
Aerospace engineer Rahil Makadia on the danger of asteroid “keyholes”
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Physics‑based simulations help diagnose and treat disease
Computer scientist Amanda Randles is our podcast guest
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AI-based tool improves the quality of radiation therapy plans for cancer treatment
Medical physicist Todd McNutt is our podcast guest
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Cosmic time capsules: the search for pristine comets
Ancient icy wanderers like comet 3I/ATLAS, spotted in July 2025, can reveal secrets of our cosmic origins
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Laser fusion: Focused Energy charts a course to commercial viability
Plasma physicist Debbie Callahan is our podcast guest
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Quantum metrology at NPL: we explore the challenges and opportunities
This podcast features Tim Prior and John Devaney of the National Physical Laboratory
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Quantum information theory sheds light on quantum gravity
Our podcast guest is Alex May of the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
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Oscar-winning computer scientist on the physics of computer animation
CGI pioneer Pat Hanrahan is our podcast guest
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How to make 2D metals: Guangyu Zhang on his team’s award-winning research
This podcast features a winner of the Physics World 2025 Breakthrough of the Year
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Forging a more inclusive new generation of physicists
Learn about CUWiP+, a special event to build connection and confidence among women and non-binary students
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Exploring this year’s best physics research in our Top 10 Breakthroughs of 2025
Lively chat about exoplanet weather, proton arc therapy, 2D metals and more
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Building a quantum future using topological phases of matter and error correction
Tim Hsieh of the Perimeter Institute is our podcast guest
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Quantum gravity: we explore spin foams and other potential solutions to this enduring challenge
Bianca Dittrich of the Perimeter Institute is our podcast guest
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Talking physics with an alien civilization: what could we learn?
Do Aliens Speak Physics? author Daniel Whiteson is our podcast guest
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